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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,586.61, 2,189.33 and 923.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,586.61, 2,189.33 and 923.58 is: 1,274.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,586.61 : 2,189.33 = 923.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,586.61/2,189.33 = 923.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,586.61x = 2,189.33 × 923.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,586.61x = 2,022,016.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,016.78/1,586.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.43

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